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I'm listing the iFixit teardown URL for you. I t should help you check out your PS3's cooling and guide you if it needs repair. Ralph
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If the thermal paste has come off between your CPU/GPU and heatsink, this will cause a problem. Also, if your fan is too dusty and can't spin, this could cause that problem. These are the first two things I would check. Note that I am currently in the process of making a full set of repair guides for the PS3.
just to make sure that it's a placing/heating problem: put it next to the room's window (or a bigger fan - and turn it on) if possible, and try to do what makes it usually freeze. if the extra cooling helps, you can be positive :)
what you can also do is use a hair dryer to get rid of the dust inside the ventillation system preventing the fans from blowing out enough hot air.
Sam
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I had a problem with my PS3 40Gb overheating and going into turbo recently. Found it was pretty clogged up and that having it on its side rather than laying it flat helped significantly.
I also had a problem where I killed the power using the hard switch before I had turned the console off to standby (I know, don't ask) which caused it to freeze just like you describe. I found it was the HDD and it required a format of the drive (which lost me my saves, so back them up if you can) but fixed it straight away. The only thing I can think of is something got corrupted on the working space of the drive. Worth a shot if it's not just overheating.
Rider
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I had the same problem and found this fix. Power on at the console but hold the button until you hear a second beep. "HDMI device has been detected" screen comes up. Continue through the prompts. I don't know why this works for me but resetting the output solves the freezing.
If it's heating up I would try moving it so there is as much open air around it as possible.
Some people like to "hide" their game systems so they usually get put in a cramped shelf which doesn't allow for ample cooling because the air in there can't escape so it heats up
If you want to dissasemble it, try tightening the CPU Clamps, if they are uneven, they may cause the PS3 to overheat and freeze, this also applies to xbox 360's
Also if you have a intercool is it the problem? My nephew's PS3 had one, and it got clod and burn his PS3 out. Some of the video website have detail video on PS3 repair.
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Freezing up just after playing a game is a precursor to the YLOD/RLOD and the cause is over heating. Too much dust blocking the air flow or the fan locking up, or the CPU/GPU not getting a good enough connection with the heat sink, or the solder joints have cracked and need to be reflowed. Your fix is with this link --> Yellow Light of Death Repair
freezing issues are common with faulty hard drive
I had the same problem with mine, got to fix it changing the HD with bigger capacity, the original was out of use even for other devices. recurrent problem with some Sony PS3 series.
For users who are streaming on the web browser, to get rid of PS3 freezing issue, updating is very much necessary because it will not only provide you better speed and accessibility but also it'll give you safety and security of your pieces of information.
Also check the link below for more troubleshooting methods
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Sony PlayStation 3 is undoubtedly one of the most sophisticated gaming consoles to be launched in recent times. Like any other electronic device, it comes with a bunch of problems. In this article, you will find some simple tips on fixing the freezing issues which the device faces.
With more than 48 million units sold, the Sony PlayStation 3 is one of the best gaming consoles to hit the market. With a 3.2 GHz processor, up to 320 GB of hard drive memory, 256 MB of system RAM, and a 550 MHz Nvidia graphics processor, the PS3 is nothing short of a full-scale gaming computer. In spite of its phenomenal features, this seventh generation gaming console has many software and hardware issues, which a user needs to deal with. Freezing problems have been reported by many users.
In most cases, after the console has been used for hours at a stretch, a freezing problem has been reported. Most PS3 problems might be caused by overheating of internal components, due to overuse. It is also possible that the freeze might be a result of a software anomaly. However, it is highly unlikely that the problem might be caused due to a specific PS3 game. In most cases, invariably, the freezing occurs when the system has heated up.
Fixing Freezing Issues
Diagnosing a freezing problem and identifying the reason that may lead to the gaming console hanging up can be a tough task. However, unless the problem is very deep, some of the simple ways of troubleshooting are discussed below, which should work for you.
Restart the Gaming Console: The first suggestion is extremely simple. It works with most electronic devices, including a computer. If the problem is due to a temporary software anomaly, this fix will take care of it. All you have to do is power down the console and switch it on back again. Power it down for an hour or so, until the system has cooled down entirely and then switch it on back again. If the issue was overheating, normalization of internal temperature should solve your problem. Check if an internal fan or its cooling mechanism has fallen into disrepair. If that’s the case, fixing the freezing problem will need a replacement or repair of the fans.
Check for Loose Wire Connections: Any loose wire connections or breakage should be checked. Power down the system, disconnect all wires, and connect them back again. This might just solve the issue, if it was caused by loose connections.
Update Firmware: Sometimes, a freeze up of the PS3 may be because of a software anomaly. Upgrade the firmware of the device and download the latest updates, which may fix the bug and the system will begin to function normally.
Remove and Reinstall Hard Drive: A removal and reinstallation of the internal hard drive may fix the freezing issue. Check out the PS3 manual for details on how to remove and reinstall the hard drive.
Send the Unit For Repair: If the system freezes over and shows an error code, check out what that error code means on the PS3 support website. The code can help you diagnose the problem. In case of a hardware level problem, you may have to contact Sony and send the entire system for repair. As long as the warranty is still intact, you will not be charged for repair.
Dealing with PS3 problems by tampering with the internal circuits is not recommended. As discussed before, as long as the warranty period has not lapsed, in case of persistent problems, it’s best to send your unit to a Sony repair center. If there is a systemic anomaly in the hardware or it’s a software level problem, it will be dealt with by Sony. Even if the warranty period has lapsed, unless you are an electronics expert, repairing the console on your own is not at all recommended. Contact Sony and let professionals handle the repairs.